2013 TOYOTA AVALON cruise control

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 138
Cargo and luggage............ 149
Vehicle load limits ............. 152
Trailer towing..................... 153
Dinghy towing.................... 154
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 155
Automatic transmission ..... 161
Turn signal lever................ 165
Parking brake .................... 166
Horn .................................. 167
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 168
Automatic High Beam ....... 172
Fog light switch ................. 177
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 179
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 185 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 190
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 194
Driving mode select switches........................... 209
Driving assist systems ....... 211
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 223
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 232
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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
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Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)Audio remote control switches
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Paddle shift switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Telephone switches
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Talk switch*2
“DISP” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 81
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Cruise control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Back switch
*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
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Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 165)
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 172)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 168)
(if equipped)
Eco drive mode indicator
(P. 209)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 168)
(if equipped)
Sport mode indicator
(P. 209)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 169)
*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 212)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 177)*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 212)
Security indicator
( P. 66, 68)
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(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 217)
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 140)*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator (P. 44)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 212) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
P. 190, 194)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 190)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 194)
AIR BAG

802. Instrument cluster
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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data.
● Distance to empty ( P. 8 1 )
● Average fuel economy
( P. 81)
● Current fuel economy
( P. 82)
● ECO Drive Level ( P. 8 2 )
● Digital speedometer ( P. 82)
● Turn-by-turn navigation (vehi-
cles with a navigation system)
Refer to “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
●Settings ( P. 8 3 )
● Warning messages ( P. 398)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems. The display
returns to the previous screen by
pressing the “DISP” button.
( P. 81)
● Cruise control display (if
equipped) ( P. 190)
● Dynamic radar cruise control
display (if equipped) ( P. 194)
Multi-infor mation display
Display contents

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............. 138
Cargo and luggage ........... 149
Vehicle load limits ............. 152
Trailer towing .................... 153
Dinghy towing ................... 154
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 155
Automatic transmission .................... 161
Turn signal lever ............... 165
Parking brake .................... 166
Horn .................................. 167
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 168
Automatic High Beam ....... 172
Fog light switch ................. 177
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 179
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 185
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 190
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 194
Driving mode select switches .......................... 209
Driving assist systems ...... 211
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 223
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 232

1644-2. Driving procedures
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■S mode
●When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver input and
the driving situation.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func-
tion.)
■ When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
When downshifting to 5 or 4 by shifting the shift lever to the S position or pad-
dle shifting, cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled.
(  P. 190, 194)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 414
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzze r (S mode or paddle shifting)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
CAUTION
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Display
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will be dis-
played.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will be displayed.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
Cruise control
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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